As my butcher informed me last night - 'Sara - you do know that Christmas is only two weeks away, right?' So yes. It's two weeks away and I'm still in the spirit big time (and I got one of his last turkeys!). I've tried to spread it out a bit. The last weekend of November we put the outside … [Read more...]
My Favourite Gift for Christmas.
I remember as a kid going through the Sears catalogue for hours, marking pages and circling things I wanted. I wrote letters to Santa detailing my wish list. These days I find my kids have shorter lists. I think they get so much of what they need and want during the year that there is not a ton to … [Read more...]
my favourite thing of the week- feeling useful
There is something transformative about feeling useful. It is sharing our gift. It makes me feel alive and worth something bigger than myself. I do several Original Family Portraits a year. The families are so excited about them. The surprise of giving something original and homemade is … [Read more...]
Holiday Hotlist for Your Shopping Convenience
The holiday season is a crazy, busy time. There are school concerts and neighbourhood get-togethers to attend; family dinners and cookie exchanges to prepare for; office parties and Christmas card photos to endure to enjoy. So little time, and so much to do. And then there's the shopping...If … [Read more...]
Lockout over!
Sure the headline is hyperbole, but not in the Graham/White household. Let me start by saying that I may have been the world's worst hockey player when I was growing up. I was the kid that clung to the boards as my teammates and opponents raced by me, spraying snow into my crying face. I was huge … [Read more...]
‘Tis the Season (for dreaded Holiday Shopping)!
I have always LOVED the Holidays. I am one of those closet Christmas freaks who turns on the Carols in November, relishes the Holiday decorations at the mall and smiles my way through the Santa Claus parade. However, one thing I tend to dread is Holiday shopping. The crowds, the pressure and the … [Read more...]
Dreaming of a White Christmas
In the coming weeks, you may find yourself primping and prepping for holiday parties. New outfit? Fancy hair? Nails done? We all know that the best accessory we can have is a great smile. I feel confident with my grin, but in this season of brighter and redder lipsticks, I do find myself wondering … [Read more...]
Doves of Hope for the Holidays.
This Holiday Season I have donated to the Princess Margaret Cancer Foundation Doves of Hope. Over the last 10 years there have been over 55,000 Doves donated and displayed in the atrium at PMH. These Doves show patients and their families that they are not alone in their fight to conquer cancer. I … [Read more...]
words for wednesday- yikes
I have been both criticized and flattered with the comment " You are so naive" It is true. I want to see the best in others- sometimes I even see it when it is not there. I look for integrity, honour, an air of dignity, a sense of humour, fun and maybe a dash of elegance in people. I want you … [Read more...]
Avoiding Christmas Chaos
Every year I am almost always finished my Christmas shopping by December 1 (with the exception of odds & ends and stocking stuffers). My thought was that by getting everything ahead of time I would be more organized and on the ball, when in fact I think it's made me less organized. When it's … [Read more...]
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